Meet Row Shan, a mother of two in Bangladesh, who has seen her crops grow more reliably through World Renew’s training in sustainable farming practices.

For Row Shan, having a place at the table means something deeply personal: the chance for her daughters to have opportunities she never did.

From Missed Schooling to New Possibilities

As a child, Row Shan longed to attend school. Instead, she became one of the many girls in Bangladesh who do not complete their education. Limited resources meant learning was out of reach, and survival came first.

Today, as a mother of two daughters, Row Shan is determined that their story will be different. By participating in World Renew’s sustainable farming initiatives, she and her husband have strengthened their family’s food supply and income. With more predictable harvests and greater stability, they can now afford to keep their daughters in school—opening the door to futures shaped by choice and possibility.

When Food Security Fuels Hope

Through World Renew, families like Row Shan’s receive practical tools, hands-on training, and ongoing support to grow more than enough food to eat. They are equipped to invest surplus harvests into their households, build resilience, and plan beyond the next season.

For Row Shan, food security has enabled her to express love for her children in the way that matters most to her: education. As more families achieve this kind of agricultural independence, more children—especially girls—gain the opportunity to stay in school, build confidence, and imagine a future with broader horizons.

When farmers are equipped to thrive, communities are strengthened and generational cycles of hunger begin to change.